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The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet

The best of British cuisine. Top chefs from across the UK put their hearts on a plate and showcase amazing culinary talent. Who will get to cook for a spectacular banquet?

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Great British Menu: Series 15: Scotland - Main & Dessert Courses

Scotland - Main & Dessert Courses

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The remaining chefs from Scotland battle on and face an unusual situation.

The remaining chefs cook mains and desserts, including a cow pie inspired by Desperate Dan and a golden snitch choux dessert. An unusual situation ramps up the competition.

The three chefs are halfway through their heat, and the pressure is mounting. Unexpectedly, one of the chefs is taken ill overnight, leaving the remaining two to battle on and impress the veteran with their main courses. One chef is creating an ambitious nose-to-tail rabbit dish as an homage to Toad’s feasting in The Wind in the Willows, by Edinburgh-born Kenneth Grahame. With a rabbit haggis also in the offing, Scottish comedian and presenter Susan reacts unexpectedly. Another chef is taking inspiration from Dundee’s comic hero Desperate Dan and is trying to replicate his favourite cow pie using Scottish beef fillet, beef cheeks, bone marrow rissole and puff pastry. Will veteran Michael O’Hare’s expectations be met or will he be left wanting more? 

For dessert, there is a tribute to Roald Dahl’s Matilda in the form of a Bruce Bogtrotter chocolate cheesecake, which is served with a sea-buckthorn jelly and sorbet for sharpness and acidity. The veteran has reservations as, although sea buckthorn is a wild berry native to Scotland, it can taste revolting if used incorrectly. Another chef gets creative with choux pastry, whipping up a Harry Potter-inspired golden snitch, complete with wings, and a quaffle with a chocolate pistachio centre. The final dessert is a playful take on Scottish terrier Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy, by Lynsey Dodd, in the form of a sundae with layers of dog-bone flapjacks, whisky jelly and orange honey whipped cream. Who will keep their cool and have a best-selling dish?  

Only two chefs proceed to Friday’s judging and have a chance to represent Scotland at the regional finals.

Great British Menu: Series 15

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The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible banquet.

The nation's top chefs compete for the chance to cook at an incredible four-course banquet.

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